408 South 2 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 16 recorded HPD violations, above the Williamsburg average of 9.4.
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How 408 South 2 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3634 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
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What's in the 408 South 2 Street report
| Total units | 30 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Gross area | 24,375 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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408 South 2 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2022 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Ceiling In The 1St Room From North Located At Apt 1B, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 09/22/2022 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Mice In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1B, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 09/22/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2046.1 Hmc: Repair Or Replace The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device(S). Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1B, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 09/22/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1B, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 09/22/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Approx 4 Sq Ft At North Wall In The 1St Room From North Located At Apt 1B, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From South At West Original Violation 15382514 Issued 22-Sep-22 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code §27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Flooring/Stairs – Floor | Non Emergency | Close | 5C |
| 08/27/2025 | Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | Non Emergency | Close | 4C |
| 08/27/2025 | Door/Window – Window Pane | Emergency | Close | 4C |
| 08/27/2025 | Electric – Outlet/Switch | Non Emergency | Close | 4C |
| 07/04/2025 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 1A |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Flooring/Stairs | Floor | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/27/2025 | Appliance | Electric/Gas Range | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/27/2025 | Electric | Outlet/Switch | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/27/2025 | Door/Window | Window Pane | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 07/05/2025 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 3A42474 | Closed | 6S | 01/07/2026 |
| 07/01/2025 | 3A19811 | Closed | 6S | 11/21/2025 |
| 12/27/2024 | 3989077 | Closed | 6S | 03/14/2025 |
| 04/07/2024 | 3955196 | Closed | 6M | 04/16/2024 |
| 03/29/2022 | 3837530 | Closed | 6S | 03/30/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2022 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 39172709L | Active | 1) The Phone Is Not Working. 2) Provide A Brake Tag 3) Provide Access To The Governor. 4) Provide A City Device Number In The Car And On The Machine. | $1,563 |
| 11/21/2025 | 39167891K | Active | 1) Provide In-Car Communication. 2)Provide Brake Maintenance Tags. 3) Provide Device Tags On Elevator Machine And Governor. 4) Provide Access To Governor. 5) Floor Landing Sills Are Off. 6) Restore Service To 6 | $1,250 |
| 03/13/2025 | 39141369M | Active | No Door Lock Monitoring Installed In This Controller As Mandated By 3.10.12 Of Appendix K3 Of The 2014 Nycbc. This Is A Controller Feature Which Ensures Passenger Safety. Remedy; File Application, Install Dlm A | $1,250 |
| 03/29/2022 | 39059128Z | Active | Class 2: Repair Phone., Perform And File Cat 1 Year Test., Perform Brake Maintenance And Provide Tag With Full Date Entered Mm/Dd/Year., Provide Up To Date Elevator Maintenance Log Book With Brake Tag Date Enet | $3,125 |
| 02/17/2022 | 39056341Y | Active | No Door Lock Monitoring Installed In This Controller As Mandated By 3.10.12 Of Appendix K3 Of The 2014 Nycbc. This Is A Controller Feature Which Ensures Passenger Safety. Remedy; File Application, Install Dlm A | $3,125 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2005 | $0 | D9 | Williamsburg-South | 35 |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 01/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 01/30/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/30/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/17/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Application File To Exterior Facade Repair As Brick Pointing And Window Caulking Repair As Per Plan. No Change In Use, Egress Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 11/19/2024 |
| 11/13/2024 | Renewal Permit With Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter # 33 Of The 2014 Code. No Change In Use Occupancy Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 11/13/2024 |
| 10/02/2023 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter # 33 Of The 2014 Code. No Change In Use Occupancy Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 10/02/2023 |
| 10/03/2022 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Ground Floor | Proposed Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. Live Load 300 Per Square Feet. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter # 33 Of The 2014 Code. No Change In Use Occupancy Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 10/03/2022 |
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